Autor sa zaoberá históriou, etikou a politickými otázkami týkajúcimi sa vedy a techniky. Jeho práca skúma priesečníky medzi vedeckým pokrokom a spoločenským dopadom, pričom sa zameriava na etické dôsledky a politické rozhodnutia, ktoré formujú našu budúcnosť. Využíva hlboké znalosti vedy a skúsenosti z oblasti vedeckej politiky na osvetlenie komplexných tém.
The book, first published in 2005, is part of the Routledge imprint, known for its scholarly contributions in various fields. It offers in-depth analysis and insights relevant to its subject matter, appealing to researchers and students alike. The publisher, Taylor & Francis, is recognized for disseminating high-quality academic literature, ensuring the book's credibility and relevance in contemporary discussions.
John Tyndall was a leading scientific figure in Victorian Britain, who established the physical basis of the greenhouse effect, and why the sky is blue. This rich biography describes the colourful life and achievements of this brilliant communicator, physicist, and mountaineer, who ascended from humble beginnings to the heart of Victorian society.